chimaphila maculata - spotted wintergreen

This is a low evergreen perennial that grows from 4 to 8 inches tall and arises from a rhizome.  The stem leaves are opposite, lance-shaped, thick, toothed, and striped with white along the midvein and often along the lateral veins.  The nodding, white, waxy flowers have 5 petals.  The stigma is rounded and green.  The fruit is erect.

This flower blooms from June to July.  It is common, and is found in dry woods, especially sandy soils.